Edwardsville Children’s Museum, 722 Holyoake Road,will be holding the Elementary Explorers program on Thursday, June 23. (Photo Edwardsville Children’s Museum)

JUNE 23
IDNR Fishing Lessons
Tuesday, 9-11 a.m.
Leclaire Lake Park, 900 Hale Ave., Edwardsville
Free
Youth aged 15 and younger will get free 2-hour class. All youth must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call (618) 692-7538.

Elementary Explorers at Children’s Museum
Thursday, 1-3 p.m.
Edwardsville Children’s Museum, 722 Holyoake Road
$12 Members; $14 non-members
Drop your elementary age child off at the museum for fun and joyful learning through stories, songs, and crafts. For more information, call (618) 692-2094.

Edwardsville Arts in the Park
Thursday, 8-9 p.m.
Edwardsville City Park, 101 S. Buchanan St.
Free
Bring a picnic, and a blanket to hear the music of the Edwardsville Municipal Band. For more information, visit cityofedwardsville.com.

Alton Muny Band at Riverview Park
Thursday, 8 p.m.
Riverview Drive at Bluff St., Alton
Free
The Alton Municipal Band provides music for everyone. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. For more information, call (618) 465-6676.

Mutt-I-Grees Animals Classes
Friday, 2 p.m.
Collinsville Memorial Library, 408 W. Main St.
Free
Children will learn how to recognize basic animal behaviors and emotions. For more information, call (618) 344-1112.

Genealogy Club Meets at the Library
Friday, 6-8 p.m.
Collinsville Memorial Library, 408 W. Main St.
Free
Discover your roots. For more information, call (618) 344-1112.

Swansea Farmers’ Market
Thursday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Rural King Parking Lot, 2801 N. Illinois St.
Local produce and products showcased. For more information, visit swanseafarmersmarket@yahoo.com.

JUNE 23-26

Hard Road Theatre presents ‘Beauty and the Beast Jr’.
Thur. – Sat. 7 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.
Highland Elementary Auditorium, 1800 Lindenthal Ave., Highland
$10
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr. directed by Henry Nesse. For more information or for tickets, visit www.hardroad.org.

JUNE 24

Ugandan Thunder Performs at Godfrey
Friday, 7 p.m.
Resurrection Lutheran Church, 1211 Homer Adams Parkway, Godfrey
Donation
Ugandan children perform for Pennies for Posho which is a humanitarian organization committed to feeding the hungry children of Africa. For more information, call (618) 466-2788.

Meet the Beatles Sunset Tribute Concert
Friday, 7-11 p.m.
Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center, 13653 Lodge Blvd., Grafton
$55 VIP seating; free seating on the grass
Beatles tribute band will perform all the favorites along with Beatle banter and authentic vintage and replica instruments. For more information, call (618) 786-2331.

Hotel California – The Original Eagles Tribute
Friday, 8-11 p.m.
Wildey Theatre, 252 N. Main St., Edwardsville
$50
Tribute band performs accurate renditions of Eagles hits. For more information, call (618) 307-1750.

Sunset Friday with the Dixie Dudes Dixieland Band
Friday, 7-9 p.m.
Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower, 435 Confluence Tower Drive, Hartford
$5 per person
See the sunset from three levels of the tower while enjoying Dixieland music. For more information, call (618) 251-9101.

JUNE 24-25

Maeystown Homecoming Weekend
Begins Fri. 5 p.m. – Sat. noon
Maeystown Historic District
Free
Rides and games for all ages, food, beer and other refreshments. Fried chicken dinner on Saturday night. Parade, tournament and duck race on Saturday. Live music begins at 8:30 p.m. For more information, call (618) 458-6660.

Marine Homecoming
Fri. 7-11 p.m.; Sat. 6-10 p.m.
Marine City Park, 300 block of N. Duncan
Free
Parade 7 p.m. Friday and 6 p.m. Saturday. Friday’s live music provided by Blacktop Boulevard; Saturday’s is Agent 99.

JUNE 25
Connections Book Club for Women
Saturday, 9-10:30 a.m.
Advocate BroMenn Wellness Center, 1322-B S. Main St., Normal
Free
The featured novel this month is “The Language of Flowers” by Vanessa Diffenbaugh. In addition, a light breakfast will be served. Pre-registration required by calling (800) 323-8622.

Solstice Sundowner Trail Run for Alzheimers
Saturday, 5-5:45 p.m.
Edwardsville Township Park, 6314 Center Grove Road
$35 for 5K; $20 for 1 mile
Join in for the 2nd annual Solstice Sundowner Trail run/walk to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association under their “Longest Day” campaign. Top 3 overall men’s and women’s awards will receive medals. For more information, call (618) 650-5176.

Edison’s Classic Car Cruise
Saturday, 5-8 p.m.
Edison’s Entertainment Complex, 2477 S. State Rte. 157, Edwardsville
Free
Cruise sponsored by Edison’s Entertainment Complex and the Piston Pushers Car Club. For more information, call (618) 307-9020.

Horse Show
Saturday, 6-11 p.m.
Illinois Boots & Saddle Club, 3043 Harris Lane, Alton
Free
Come watch equine events including speed and barrel racing. For more information, visit www.theillinoisbootsandsaddleclubinc.com.

Optimist Truck and Tractor Pull
Saturday, begins at 10 a.m.
Monroe County Fairgrounds, 4177 State Rte. 156, Waterloo
$5; children 12 and under free
For more information, call (618) 939-8600.

Kids’ Fishing Derby
Saturday, 9:30 a.m. – noon
Leclaire Lake Park on Hale Ave., Edwardsville
Free
Kids bring fishing pole and bait for a morning of outdoor fun around the lake. The fishing derby is for youths up to 15 years old accompanied by an adult. There will be prizes for those participants who catch the biggest fish and the most fish. For more information, call (618) 692-7538.

Kayaking at Drost Park
Saturday, noon-5 p.m.
Drost Park, #8 Schiber Court, Maryville
Craig Heaton and his whitewater friends will provide kayaking lessons and experience. Pre-registration required to ensure that everyone gets time on the water. To pre-register call (618) 772-8555 between 9 and 5 p.m.

JUNE 25-26

Knife & Gun Show
Sat. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
BelleClair Expo Center, 200 S. Belt East, Belleville
$5
Buy, sell or trade guns and knives and related items. For more information, call (618) 233-0052.

JUNE 26

Hummingbird Festival
Sunday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center, 13653 Lodge Blvd., Grafton
Free
Learn the mysteries of the hummingbird, participate in interactive exhibits and shop unique craft vendors and artisans. For more information, call (618) 786-2331.

Bethalto Fireworks Celebration
Sunday, gates open at 5 p.m.
St. Louis Regional Airport, 8 Terminal Drive, East Alton
Free
Cornerstone Church of Bethalto along with ARC Pyrotechnics serve up an event that includes Roots in Blue Air Force Band, Slow Down Scarlette, horse rides, games and vendor food. Grand finale set for 9:15 p.m. For more information, call (618) 377-7625.

Alton Muny Band at Haskell Park
Sunday, 7 p.m.
1200 Block of Henry St., Alton
Free
The Alton Municipal Band provides music for everyone. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. For more information, call (618) 465-66
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Street Machine Nationals
Sunday, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
DuQuoin State Fairgrounds, 655 Executive Drive
$10; children 10 and under free with paid adult
Street machines, hot rods and street trucks from across the nation will gather. Event also includes aftermarket parts, Burnout Competition, a meeting with the editors of Car Craft magazine and more. For more information, call (317) 392-4022.

Bridge Birthday Bash
Sunday, 7:30-10 a.m.
Chain of Rocks Bridge
$10 for members; $16 for non-members
Bicycle Fun Club ride on both sides of the river. Following the ride there will be a Birthday Bash on the bridge with cake, live music, beer, and food vendor. Sponsored by the Bike Factory. For more information, visit www.trailnet.org.

Music at Metter
Sunday, 6-8 p.m.
Metter Park, 206 E. Legion, Columbia
Free
Outdoor concert featuring music and fun by the “Trophy Mules” – rock, classic country, and folk. Food and beverages available for purchase. For more information, call (618) 281-7144, Ext. 134.

JUNE 28

$2 Movie at the Wildey
Tuesday, 7 p.m.
Wildey Theater, 252 N. Main St., Edwardsville
$2
The movie “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” will be shown. For more information, call (618) 307-1750.

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